Another Fast Completion in Bradford, thanks to Solicitor

Conveyancer Fayruz Cahill used her experience to ensure that this example of Conveyancing in Bradford completed as quickly as possible.

She was acting for the owners of a house on Newport Place, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD8. The property had a freehold title, and was one of a terrace of similar homes which dated from the late nineteenth century.

On receipt of the sales details from Move Up agents of 10 Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 5EP she asked the clients to complete the usual property information forms which would be sent to the Conveyancing Solicitors in Bradford acting for the buyers.

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Having previously downloaded a copy of the property title from the land registry, Fayruz quickly prepared the sale contract. She sent this with the completed information forms to Sekhon and Firth Solicitors, Commercial House, 140-148 Manningham Lane, Bradford BD8 7JJ. 

They then put in hand their search with Bradford City Council at Jacobs Well, Bradford, BD1 5RW. These searches are an essential part of Conveyancing in Bradford as they will provide information on a wide range of matters which may affect properties. In particular they show if any planning consents have been granted.

Does the loft conversion require planning approval?

A loft conversion had been made to the property some years before, turning the space into a bedroom. The buyers' Property Lawyers noted that no planning approval had been obtained for this, and raised a query about it. Planning permission is not required for loft conversions provided that any extension to the roof is at the rear of the building and does not extend above the existing roof-line. 

Fayruz checked with her clients who confirmed that the extension had been in existence when they purchased the property some years before. The Solicitor who had carried out the legal work for them at that time had investigated, and was satisfied that the conversion was within the permitted limits. This was confirmed from the photographs taken by the agents, so there was no need for further action.

Once this enquiry had been dealt with the buyers were ready to exchange contracts, and the sale was rapidly completed.